Westchester County Asset Protection & Elder Law Planning Lawyers
Our clients work hard for their success and are often concerned with the preservation of their assets while planning for the future. At Gettinger Waldinger Monteleone Gushue & Hollis, LLP, we help individuals and families develop comprehensive elder law and asset protection strategies designed to protect assets, prepare for future healthcare needs, and provide peace of mind.
Elder law is a specialized area of practice focused on helping older adults and their families address the legal, financial, and personal challenges that often accompany aging. Through thoughtful planning, individuals can protect their assets, maintain independence, and ensure that their wishes are honored.
Comprehensive Planning for Every State of Life
Our attorneys assist clients with a wide range of elder law and asset protection matters, including:
• Asset Protection and Medicaid Planning
• Estate Planning
• Incapacity Planning
• Business Succession Planning
• Tax Planning
Whether a client is planning years in advance or is already facing a health crisis requiring nursing home or long-term care, our experienced New York lawyers can develop strategies tailored to that client’s circumstances and goals.
Protecting Assets While Planning for Long-Term Care
The cost of nursing home care and other long-term care services can place a significant financial burden on individuals and families. Through proactive asset protection and Medicaid planning, we help clients preserve assets while positioning themselves to access available benefits when appropriate.
Our attorneys work with clients to develop strategies that may include asset protection trusts and other planning techniques designed to safeguard assets while navigating Medicaid eligibility requirements and look-back rules.
Estate and Incapacity Planning
A comprehensive elder law plan extends beyond asset protection. We assist clients in creating estate plans that provide for the orderly distribution of assets according to their wishes and designate trusted individuals to manage financial and healthcare decisions if incapacity occurs.
Preparing powers of attorney, healthcare directives, trusts, and related planning documents before they become necessary can help families avoid unnecessary legal complications, costly court proceedings, and family disputes during difficult times.
A Personalized Approach
The transition from independent living to assisted living or nursing home care can be emotionally and financially challenging. Clients often worry about preserving their homes, maintaining financial stability, and ensuring that loved ones are protected.
Our attorneys take the time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and goals. We are committed to developing practical, individualized solutions that help families protect what they have worked hard to build while providing confidence about the future.
Experienced Guidance You Can Trust
Attorney Michael J. Riolo manages the elder law matters at our firm with a compassionate and patient level of service. Michael brings a unique and practical perspective on wealth management and asset protection, having worked in the financial services industry before obtaining his law degree. He prides himself on remaining current in this constantly evolving and complex area of the law.
See How We Can Protect Your Assets Today
From offices in Mount Kisco, New York, our lawyers advise and represent clients in communities throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. Contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced asset protection planning attorney at our firm today.